A5003151143- Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
- Innovation and Knowledge Management
- Firm Innovation and Growth
- Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
- Economic Growth and Productivity
- Economic Growth and Development
- Business Strategy and Innovation
- Online Learning and Analytics
- Private Equity and Venture Capital
- Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth
- University-Industry-Government Innovation Models
- Regional Development and Policy
- Game Theory and Applications
- Intellectual Capital and Performance Analysis
- ICT Impact and Policies
- Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning
- Corporate Finance and Governance
- Online and Blended Learning
- Microfinance and Financial Inclusion
- Workplace Spirituality and Leadership
- Innovation Diffusion and Forecasting
- Engineering Education and Technology
- scientometrics and bibliometrics research
- Community Development and Social Impact
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy
National Center for Technology Management
2015-2025
Obafemi Awolowo University
2010-2024
De Montfort University
2023-2024
University of Lagos
2024
Adekunle Ajasin University
2024
Ekiti State University
2024
Max Planck Society
2012-2023
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
2022
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
2012-2016
Tshwane University of Technology
2015
Abstract Nigeria has a very large research system, with nearly 200 universities that employed more than 60,000 academic staff at the end of 2019. The country is also one Africa’s largest producers scientific across all disciplines, surpassed only by South Africa and Egypt. In social sciences, in particular, second-largest producer published research, after Africa. However, country’s science (SSR) production does not match size its SSR system. Using mixed methods, we come up two important...
Theoretically, human capital is conclusively believed to be positively related with economic growth. While empirically, the said relationship does not always hold for several reasons. Thus, current paper presents new results on a set of conditions under which robustly and associated Using data 132 countries over 15 years, empirical reveal that plays positive role in per capita GDP growth only presence better opportunities high-quality legal institutions. In fact, reinforce effect growth:...
This special issue compiles papers from across the African continent, ranging Tanzania and Ethiopia in East to Nigeria West.11. These were selected after a thorough double-blind review process. Two independent reviewers assessed each paper several of had undergo multiple rounds. We are immensely grateful all scholars who gave their time expertise process. View notes The six included collection adopt different but complementary theoretical methodological approaches. introductory article...
Background: Households and community settings are important hubs for the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). As understanding viral improves, infection prevention control (IPC) policies need to be updated.Aim: To compare effectiveness soap water alone bleach-based cleaners in eliminating SARS-CoV-2 households settings.Setting: We conducted a virtual search through Cochrane Central Register Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), database systematic reviews,...
The aim of this paper is to advance the position that Nigeria's indigenous technologies present significant opportunities for local economic transformation and, some extent, global competitiveness. An analysis three major indige- nous technology clusters in Nigeria, as well a review successful country cases was performed. This with view identifying structural and policy directions country. study provided preliminary insight into very broad landscape call further analyses relating mapping...
The continued relevance of the systems approach to study innovation, especially in developed countries, has been subject recent discourses. This paper argues that with respect developing discussions on innovation are yet be exhausted. Against this background, takes an objective look at and suggests agenda for studying countries. position is modifications present viable opportunities understanding process world. Some concrete modifications, their implications future research, proposed.
This paper seeks to make some contributions the literature on firm-level innovation in Africa by attempting identify significant factors that explain capability of firms Nigeria innovate using results an industry-wide study. We focused product and process activities between 2003 2006 found differences drive them at firm level. Our further show interactions matter more than most innovation-related variables important actors influence a firm's efforts are its customers suppliers. conclude...
Entrepreneurship is acknowledged to be a significant driver of national wealth. In this paper, we present framework for developing technological entrepreneurship particularly countries, with supporting policy directions. Our thesis that - which exploits existing scientific and knowledge meet market needs – what brings about the productivity competitiveness said provide. stresses fact innovation process facilitated by in turn pre-conditioned within context favourable policies, institutions,...
We present and analyse firm-level innovation data from Kenya Nigeria. test for the existence of complementarities between internal R&D external activities, organizational marketing innovations. Some evidence is found on technological strategies in case Kenya, but not However, innovations do appear to be complementary either or
This paper examined the factors associated with accumulation of technological capability among metalworking firms in Nigeria. A questionnaire was administered to 200 firms, which 133 (66.5%) responded. Data were gathered on internal and external are believed influence build-up firms. The empirical evidence suggests that prior work experience entrepreneur, in-house training technical staff networking industry association had significant positive firm-level capability. Collaboration between...
Understanding the types of innovations that SMEs currently undertake, and their commitment to innovation, is especially useful for policy making in developing countries. This paper, therefore, addressed two main questions: What innovation occur SMEs? How intense We have used empirical information from a census carried out Nigerian cable wire manufacturing industry. Questionnaire interviews were primary means data collection covered four-year period between 2003 2007. found high prevalence...
Abstract The quantity and complexity of scientific technological information provided to policymakers have been on the rise for decades. Yet little is known about how provide science advice legislatures, even though widely acknowledged as valuable decision-making in many policy domains. We asked academics, advisers, from both developed developing nations identify, review refine, then rank most pressing research questions legislative (LSA). Experts generally agree that state evidence poor,...
This study evaluates the impact of Small and Medium Enterprises Equity Investment Scheme (SMEEIS) on growth Nigerian SMEs. Questionnaires interviews were used to sample firms commercial banks in Lagos, an industrially active environment. Uncoordinated business plans poorly packaged projects found be most significant reasons why SMEs could not access funds from scheme. Although scheme had been helpful some SMEs, them aware its activities potentials. Operators should therefore make efforts...
The specific factors that influence the entrepreneurial inclination of students were studied with a view to proposing appropriate policy measures on entrepreneurship within tertiary institutions. sample for study consisted 7,560 from total 25 institutions 83% response rate. While we found interest among Nigerian is quite high, expression this in practice rather low. main significantly explain are parents' educational qualifications, family history, socio-demographics, students' experience,...
This paper contributes to intellectual discourse on the impact of barriers firms’ innovative performance and external search strategies in context a developing country. Using data from 2011 Nigeria’s innovation survey manufacturing sector, we tested three hypotheses: relationship between innovativeness, breadth depth knowledge sources. We found that innovativeness can decrease when they encounter broad range organisational rigidities. On contrary, increase face regulatory constraints as...